The importance of a well balanced diet has often been stressed upon from a young age. A health serving of fruits and vegetables, along with meats and cereals are included among many others, albeit in different portions, in the food pyramid. The necessity of this balance lies in the complex functional needs of our bodies. Certain food categories are abundant than others in nutrients. These nutrients include vitamins, which is a truncated form for vital amino acids.   The vitamins have been identified since the early 20th century and occur naturally and mostly in diets. Thirteen vitamins exist that are…